OsteoCHAMPS Beginnings

OsteoCHAMPS was founded in 2000 by Margaret I. Aguwa, D.O., Professor and Associate Dean for Community Outreach and Clinical Research at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Click here to view an article featuring Dr. Aguwa.

Pre-College Summer Enrichment Program

The two-week intensive residential program at the MSU campus includes instruction in pre-college science curriculum as well as non-academic enrichment services and activities, including:

	Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry Mathematics and Writing Learning and Test-Taking Skills Computer Science and Research
	History of Osteopathic Medicine Structural Examination Demonstration Physician Examination Skills Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Social activities focus on providing interaction with health professionals, MSUCOM students (Big Sibs), MSU 4-H Community Services, and participants from other communities.

Foundation Scholarships

The Osteopathic Foundation of West Michigan began sponsoring area high school students in 2001 by providing full ($2,000) scholarships. Since then, the Foundation has provided these scholarships to 120 students ($240,000 total), including 16 students from the 2009/10 academic year. In order to be considered for an Osteopathic Foundation scholarship, an application must be submitted.
(See How to Apply)

Physician Mentoring

Following MSU's summer PREcollege Enrichment Program (PREP), the Foundation aligns each student up with an Osteopathic physician who serves as a mentor. Mentors then meet with their assigned students and serve in a role similar to a guidance counselor. Mentorship, or on-site exploration of the student's career interests, is designed to acquaint him/her with "life on the job" and to help decide if a particular career is of interest.

MSU's Extension Office - Programs & Activities

MSU’s Muskegon Extension Office monitors and assists students throughout the academic school year by coordinating meetings and activities to build upon the summer OsteoCHAMPS learning experience. Participation is a requirement. Parents/guardians and friends are more than welcome to attend!

Frank Cox, Educator
Michigan State University Extension
Muskegon County 4-H Programs
97 E. Apple Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49442

coxf@msu.edu
231.724.4738
Fax 231.724.4409

Located in the Johnny O. Harris Building
SE Corner on Apple Ave. at Pine Street
(Across from Benson's Drug Store)

College Tuition Scholarships

In addition to providing full scholarships to attend the OsteoCHAMPS summer program at MSU, the Foundation also awards $500 college tuition scholarships to graduating high school seniors who fully participate in the OsteoCHAMPS program. Six of these scholarships were awarded in 2009.